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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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